If license was first issued less than 3 years ago, 24 contact hours are required. Renewal requirements: 36 contact hours of CE within the past 3 years.
Illinois Department of Professional Regulation You may substitute courses in end-of-life or palliative health care for courses in HIV/AIDS education or domestic violence. Renewal requirements: 25 contact hours of board-approved CE every 2 years (waived during first renewal period if you were licensed by exam), including 1 contact hour on HIV/AIDS, 2 contact hours on prevention of medical errors, and 1 contact hour on domestic violence. May be waived if, within the past 2 years, you have served as a speakerat an approved CE program or have had an article, chapter, or book you edited or authored published. Renewal requirements: 24 contact hours of practice-related CE within the past 2 years.
Renewal requirements: One of the following within the past 2 years: advanced degree (RN to BSN, MSN, or doctorate or advanced practice certificate).Renewal requirement: One of the following within the past 5 years: 320 hours of approved nursing employment.Į-mail: (include your name and phone number).30 hours of participation in approved professional activities.Renewal requirements: Two of the following every 2 years: Renewal requirements: 24 hours of a mandatory board-provided course on board functions, the Nurse Practice Act, regulations, professional conduct, and accountability. If you're an LPN, please contact your state board of nursing for details. Requirements for reinstating a license, renewing an inactive license, or renewing an advanced practice license may be different for details, contact your state board. Even states with no such requirements charge a fee and require timely renewal. Here's a list of the state boards of nursing, their contact information, and continuing-education (CE) or practice requirements for RNs renewing their licenses.